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  1. Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

    Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Lung surgery, VATS, Chest surgery, Thoracoscopy, Pleurodesis, Lung biopsy, Chest wall biopsy, Esophagectomy, Minimally ...invasive surgery, Bronchoscopy, Median sternotomy, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, Heller myotomy, Lobectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Mediastinotomy, Chest reconstruction, Mediastinoscopy, Carinal resection, Bleb resection, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Decortication, Minimally invasive lung resection, Chest wall resection, Thoracotomy, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Robotic lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Chest wall reconstruction, Robotic thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Lung resection, Pleurectomy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Robotic diaphragm plication, Robotic esophagectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Paraesophageal hernia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Bronchial stenosis, Tracheal stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Pleural effusion, Hiatal hernia, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Chondrosarcoma, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Carcinoid tumor, Chest wall tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Diaphragm paralysis, Thymic tumor, Tracheomalacia, Large cell lung cancer, Indeterminate pulmonary nodule, Lung tumor, Indeterminate pleural effusion, Diaphragmatic hernia, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Sarcomatoid lung cancer, Multifocal lung cancer, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor, Sliding hiatal hernia, Bronchogenic cyst, Young-onset esophageal cancer, Diaphragmatic eventration

  2. David D. Thiel, M.D.

    David D. Thiel, M.D.

    1. Urologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Nephrectomy, Partial nephrectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic prostatectomy, Robotic surgery, Prostatectomy, Reconstr...uctive surgery, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Renal cell carcinoma, Kidney stone

  3. Cornelius A. Thiels, D.O., M.B.A.

    Cornelius A. Thiels, D.O., M.B.A.

    1. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy, Whipple procedure, Pancreatectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, S...plenectomy, Cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy, Abdominal surgery, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, Cytoreductive surgery, Microwave ablation for cancer, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Intraoperative radiation therapy, Chemotherapy for colon cancer, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Liver tumor, Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Retroperitoneal sarcoma

  4. Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Lung transplant, VATS, Pectus excavatum surgery, Chest surgery, Fundoplication, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, Diaphra...gm pacing, Diaphragm plication, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Decortication, Tracheal resection, Chest wall resection, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Esophageal diverticulectomy, Tracheobronchoplasty, Achalasia, Pectus excavatum, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Sarcoma, Schwannoma, Carcinoid tumor, Zenker's diverticulum, Solitary fibrous tumor, Diaphragm paralysis, Thymic tumor, Chest wall deformity, Tracheomalacia, Diaphragmatic hernia, Mediastinal tumor

  5. Emanuel C. Trabuco, M.D.

    Emanuel C. Trabuco, M.D.

    1. Gynecologist
    2. Urogynecologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Hysterectomy, Sacral nerve stimulation, Botox injection, Robotic surgery, Midurethral sling surgery, Vaginal hysterecto...my, Urethral bulking, Vesicovaginal fistula repair , Rectovaginal fistula repair, Vecchietti procedure, Sacrocolpopexy, Urinary incontinence, Pelvic organ prolapse, Overactive bladder, Stress incontinence, Rectovaginal fistula, Uterine prolapse, Vaginal agenesis, Enterocele, Posterior vaginal prolapse, Anterior prolapse, Urethral diverticulum

Research

Mayo Clinic surgeons and researchers explore the use of minimally invasive surgery to improve patient outcomes by reducing the impact of surgery on patients' quality of life.

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See a list of publications about minimally invasive surgery by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Research Profiles

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Minimally invasive surgery care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. AskMayoExpert. Endometrial cancer: Diagnosis through first treatment (or surgical staging) (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  2. Raffaelli M, et al. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Gland Surgery. 2019; doi:10.21037/gs.2019.06.07.
  3. Hu YX, et al. Esophageal hiatal hernia: Risk, diagnosis and management. Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2018; doi:10.1080/17474124.2018.1441711.
  4. AskMayoExpert. Biliary stone disease. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  5. AskMayoExpert. Acromegaly and gigantism. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  6. Azagury D, et al. Surgical anti-reflux options beyond fundoplication. Current Gastroenterology Reports. 2017; doi:10.1007/s11894-017-0582-9.
  7. Bona R. Elective (diagnostic or therapeutic) splenectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  8. Pryor AP, et al. Complications of laparoscopic surgery. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  9. Bednarski BK. Overview of colon resection. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  10. Sheng S, et al. Comparison of robot-assisted surgery, laparoscopic-assisted surgery, and open surgery for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Medicine. 2018; doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000011817.
  11. Navaratnam A, et al. Updates in urologic robot assisted surgery [version 1; peer review: 2 approved. F1000 Research. 2022; doi:10.12688/f1000research.15480.1.
  12. Broucek JR, et al. Minimally invasive approaches to pancreatic cancer. Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. 2019; doi:10.1016/j.soc.2018.11.006.
  13. Han ES, et al. Safety in minimally invasive surgery. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. 2019; doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2019.01.013.
  14. Ami TR. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. May 26, 2023.
  15. AskMayoExpert. Living donor nephrectomy (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2020.
  16. AskMayoExpert. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. Mayo Clinic; 2021.
  17. Lim RB. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  18. AskMayoExpert. Knee replacement. Mayo Clinic; 2021.
  19. Hosn MA, et al. Visceral artery aneurysms: Decision making and treatment options in the new era of minimally invasive and endovascular surgery. International Journal of Angiology. 2019; doi:10.1055/s-0038-1676958.
  20. Promising results in minimally invasive brain surgery for epilepsy. Mayo Clinic. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-finds-promising-results-in-minimally-invasive-brain-surgery-for-epilepsy/. Accessed Aug. 9, 2021.
  21. Behbehani S, et al. Mortality rates in benign laparoscopic and robotic gyneologic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2019; doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.10.005.
  22. Alvi MA, et al. Operative approaches for lumbar disc herniation: A systematic review and multiple treatment meta-analysis of conventional and minimally invasive surgeries. World Neurosurgery. 2018; doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.156.
  23. Jackson C, et al. Minimally invasive biopsies of deep-seated brain lesions using tubular retractors under exoscopic visualization. Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery. 2017; doi:10.1055/s-0037-1602698.

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